Snap opens SPECS preorders as a real consumer AR launch
Quick answer
Snap opened preorders for SPECS at $2,195 with a refundable deposit and fall 2026 shipping planned for the U.S., U.K., and France. The product page lists a transparent waveguide display, 51-degree field of view, adaptive tint, and dual Snapdragon processors.
Signal summary
Snap opened preorders for SPECS at $2,195 with a refundable deposit and fall 2026 shipping planned for the U.S., U.K., and France. The product page lists a transparent waveguide display, 51-degree field of view, adaptive tint, and dual Snapdragon processors.
GlassBench classification
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Why it matters
This is no longer only a prototype watchlist item. It changes the Catalog and gives XR Pulse a benchmark for consumer AR pricing, optics, battery expectations, and developer ecosystem risk.